military historical fiction

Military historical fiction is a genre that grips readers with its compelling combination of action, drama, and historical accuracy. These novels take readers on a captivating journey through the annals of history, immersing them in epic battles, heroic leaders, and the triumphs and tragedies of war. Whether you are a history buff, a fan of war stories, or simply seeking an engaging read, military historical fiction offers a wide range of options to satisfy your literary appetite.

One of the most highly regarded authors in this genre is Bernard Cornwell. Known for his meticulously researched novels, Cornwell has brought various periods of military history to life in his acclaimed works. His "Sharpe" series, set during the Napoleonic Wars, follows the adventures of Richard Sharpe, a British soldier fighting on the frontlines. Cornwell's attention to detail and his ability to create realistic battle scenes make his books a must-read for fans of military historical fiction.

For those interested in World War II, the novels of Herman Wouk are highly recommended. Wouk's Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece, "The Winds of War," delves into the lives of a diverse cast of characters caught in the turmoil of the war. The sequel, "War and Remembrance," further explores the experiences of these individuals and their families. Wouk's meticulous research and engaging storytelling have made his books classics in the genre.

If you prefer ancient history, Conn Iggulden's "Emperor" series is a fantastic choice. This captivating series focuses on the life of Julius Caesar, chronicling his rise to power and the political machinations of ancient Rome. Iggulden's masterful prose and deep understanding of the era transport readers into the heart of the Roman Empire.

To explore naval warfare, the novels of Patrick O'Brian are unparalleled. O'Brian's "Aubrey-Maturin" series follows the adventures of Captain Jack Aubrey and ship's surgeon Stephen Maturin during the Napoleonic Wars. These captivating tales of naval warfare and friendship capture the essence of life at sea during this tumultuous period in history.

In order to find a wide selection of military historical fiction novels, various online platforms can be of great help. Goodreads and Amazon are popular websites where you can explore user reviews, recommendations, and ratings to discover the perfect novel for your reading pleasure. Historical fiction forums and book-related communities also provide a wealth of information and discussions on this genre.

So, whether you're interested in reliving epic battles, unraveling the mysteries of war, or simply immersing yourself in the rich tapestry of history, military historical fiction has something to offer. Dive into these gripping tales, penned by talented authors, and discover a world where the past comes alive through the power of storytelling. Happy reading!
The Art of War by Sun Tzu Fiction
The Art of War by Sun Tzu

"The Art of War," also known as "Sun Tzu's Art of War," "Wu Sun Tzu's Art of War," "Sun Tzu's Military Classic," and "Sun Tzu's Military Treatise," is a brilliant gem in China's classical military culture heritage. It is an important component of China's outstanding cultural traditions and is one of the three great military treatises in the world (the other two being "On War" by Carl von Clausewitz and "The Book of Five Rings" by Miyamoto Musashi). The content is vast and profound, with profound and rich thoughts, and the logic is meticulous and rigorous. The author is Sun Wu (style name Changqing), a man from the State of Qi during the late Spring and Autumn Period.

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Chang'an charm Fiction
Chang'an charm

In the prosperous Tang Dynasty, the empire was like a picturesque painting, while the city of Chang'an was filled with elegance and captivating beauties. Seductive villains and valiant heroes cherished each other, as talented individuals danced with charming ladies. Behind closed doors and lavish curtains, amidst the clashing of golden spears and iron horses, the sound of a lute stirred the silence, resonating throughout the heavens. This is, in fact, a story of how two lovers eloped hand in hand, defying the entire era.

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Spy Hunter Fiction
Spy Hunter

Spying is an ancient profession; from the very beginning of warfare, spies have been the only choice for both sides to gather intelligence about each other. Some say that espionage is the only battle in this world without smoke and fire. However, the truth proves that battles without smoke and fire hardly exist in this world. Even in covert clashes, they are filled with bloodshed and sacrifice. My surname is Tang, and you can call me Tang Cheng, or Tang Wulang. My father was in the Military Statistics Bureau (军统), specializing in catching Japanese spies. Although he is no longer here, I absolutely won't allow you pumpkin heads to live a carefree life. This is the Nationalist-controlled area, so there is no room for your survival here. If you insist on coming, well then, I will have no choice but to send all of you straight to hell.

345.92 Million words | 2021-08-08 21:59Update

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Ten kingdoms, a thousand delicacies. Fiction
Ten kingdoms, a thousand delicacies.

In the late period of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms, while Zhao Kuangyin was still just a junior captain, a small team leader of the Forbidden Army already knew his story of the Chen Bridge mutiny and his act of relinquishing military power over a cup of wine. Everyone still had a chance, and moreover, the small team leader did not completely agree with the Zhao family's future strategies...

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The War of Spies Fiction
The War of Spies

The best way for an ordinary person to wage war against spies is to become a spy themselves. As a spy, if you want to go up against a powerful spy organization, join an equally powerful spy organization. If you can't join any strong spy organization, then build your own spy organization and fight until either destruction or victory. This is the war of spies, telling the extraordinary story of a group of ordinary people.

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Bullet Marks Fiction
Bullet Marks

Served in the military, stood guard, had a debut and joined the party.

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Owl minister Fiction
Owl minister

Modern man Tan Zong died with grievances, and his spirit did not disperse. He unexpectedly traveled back to a strange historical time and space, becoming Lin Fu, a branch descendant of the Lin family in Dongyang Prefecture who had just passed the imperial examination but was weak in character and looked down upon by others. Before he had a chance to realize his dream of being an idle scholar who caused trouble all day, raising dogs and birds, and flirting with young women, Lin Fu was involved in a vortex of power struggle and seduction involving various forces such as the present literati, local powerful figures, court officials, regional warlords, and East Sea pirates, all because of his infatuation with Su Mei, a famous courtesan in Jiangning. Unwilling to be a lapdog in times of peace, and unwilling to be reduced to a chaotic person, let's see how Lin Fu, who has lived two lives, starts from the bottom of the power pyramid and turns things upside down. In his glamorous journey from being a "capable minister in peaceful times" to a "ruthless warlord in chaotic times," witness his transformation. PS: I am in the QT voice room【】More Vulgar Official QT, everyone can chat together when available. Link address http://qt.qq.com/go.html?roomid=

416.20 Million words | 2020-11-23 16:47Update

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Dominating the world. Fiction
Dominating the world.

The master governs, the prime minister rules.

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Confrontation. Fiction
Confrontation.

In the eyes of ordinary people, he is an average, incompetent, greedy, and sometimes even foolish police officer. Because of him, operations often fail, and important information has been unintentionally leaked multiple times. However, he has a wide range of connections and is good at flattery and brown-nosing, making him an influential figure in the police force. In the eyes of the Military Statistics Bureau, he has coincidentally carried out a few tasks for them, making him useful, but not someone they can rely on heavily. However, when certain matters arise, he is always the one who can handle them. He is skilled in managing finances, and when the Military Statistics Bureau faced tight budgets, they would borrow money from him under the pretext of practical affairs. As the debts piled up, they had no choice but to appoint him as the head of affairs. His superiors, who understand him well, consider him a steadfast revolutionary soldier and an outstanding underground intelligence agent. He has achieved remarkable feats in our party's intelligence warfare and has made immortal contributions to the successful liberation of Ancient Xingcheng!

476.70 Million words | 2020-11-06 20:01Update

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Blood-stained Warrior's Spirit Fiction
Blood-stained Warrior's Spirit

The planet of Yuanling, after a century without major wars due to food and petroleum crises, suddenly erupted in conflict. Billions of people were embroiled in the war. As a human from Earth named Hu Hao, he found himself transported to this planet for the second time. He had originally intended to travel the world, but war had broken out. As a private, "Brother Hao, the enemy has approached very close!" Hu Hao replied, "Attack!" As a general, "Brigade Commander, the enemy forces from the opposite division have taken our territory!" Hu Hao exclaimed, "Destroy!" As a grand general, "Grand General, the Malan nation refuses to rent the islands to us, no matter how much money we offer!" Hu Hao responded, "Seize!"

341.72 Million words | 2021-06-09 18:14Update

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Ming Pirates Fiction
Ming Pirates

In the late Ming Dynasty, amidst the chaotic world, circumstances create heroes. A true hero must wield his blade and rise up, roaring atop the vast sea, freely traversing the heavens and the earth!

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Check-in starts from "Bright Sword". Fiction
Check-in starts from "Bright Sword".

Transferred to the world of "Bright Sword," Wang Yan gains mastery of Wei Dayong's Shaolin Neijiaquan, Duan Peng's Iron Sand Palm, Li Yunlong's spirit of Bright Sword... and even Yamamoto Kazuki's expertise in special operations! Finally, Wang Yan becomes the "Yan Wang" on the anti-Japanese battlefield.

115.82 Million words | 2021-09-19 15:40Update

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Dominating the world Fiction
Dominating the world

Some say this period of history is worthy of an epic, while others say it will be forever engraved in our memories. When people of this era speak of the tumultuous and magnificent twenty years, it pales the previous thousands of years of civilization. Future generations call it a remarkable period of changes and developments that left people in awe for thousands of years to come.

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Fighting in the Early Tang Dynasty Fiction
Fighting in the Early Tang Dynasty

A modern youth travels back to the prosperous era of the Tang Dynasty. Working in a respectable government office, he has a beautiful and elegant wife, and he dutifully respects his parents. Additionally, he has an innocent and lovely younger sister who is not yet married. He is determined to become an upright and law-abiding servant of the court, always working for the people's benefit. Just like gold that shines wherever it goes. However, in the end, he accidentally ends up overturning the entire Tang Dynasty...

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The Grand Plan of the Late Jin Dynasty Fiction
The Grand Plan of the Late Jin Dynasty

In the late years of the Western Jin Dynasty, turmoil reigned supreme. The divine land sank into chaos, as various northern tribes bared their fangs, brandished their claws, and scrambled to devour the Central Plains. They captured and killed countless innocent people. The sound of wailing flutes and barbaric horns lingered, while the hooves of warhorses filled the air with smoke. It was during this time that a young man from another time and space emerged, his passion and determination transformed into a mighty sword. He stood against the northern invaders, ceaselessly fighting. In the midst of the Five Barbarians, amidst the sorrow of a chaotic era, through a hundred battles in the yellow sand, he sought to restore peace to the land...

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Invisible Battle Fiction
Invisible Battle

Chen Miao, also known as Chen Sanshui, a comrade of our party's hidden undercover in the Nationalist Party's secret service, unexpectedly infiltrated the organization and was mistaken for a shameful "defector." In reality, he was sent by the party to gather intelligence, protect our underground party comrades and other anti-Japanese fighters. Together with his comrades, he embarked on a challenging and thrilling journey, engaging in a battle of wits and bravery against the Japanese and their collaborators. This book is also known as "Traceless."

268.73 Million words | 2021-06-04 03:37Update

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My teacher Feng Fiction
My teacher Feng

TV Drama: Peerless Hero, a fan fiction. Set in the Republic of China era, a refreshing and enjoyable read. Please mind your comments, fellow book lovers. Book lovers' group.

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Liu Bei Restores the Han Dynasty in the Three Kingdoms. Fiction
Liu Bei Restores the Han Dynasty in the Three Kingdoms.

This book, based on the Three Kingdoms, utilizes the concept of parallel universes to narrate the remarkable feat of Liu Bei, who gains extraordinary wisdom ahead of time, in establishing the reign of the Han Dynasty amidst the chaotic end of an era. Reader group: Han Dynasty

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The Rebirth of a Veteran in the War of Resistance. Fiction
The Rebirth of a Veteran in the War of Resistance.

Through 14 years of arduous resistance against the invaders, we fought from Northeast China to the Central Plains. Despite the enemy constantly changing their commanders, our soldiers remain as sharp as a hot knife through butter! Soldiers fear no sacrifice, and the spirit of the military will endure forever! (I've set up a group, feel free to join if you're

138.48 Million words | 2022-01-17 18:51Update

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The long journey of immortality, starting from the Qin Dynasty. Fiction
The long journey of immortality, starting from the Qin Dynasty.

A meteorite enabled the young man Li Qing to time travel to the Qin Dynasty and bestowed upon him the extraordinary power of immortality. With the sole intent of altering history, Li Qing soon discovered that history could not be easily changed.

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Special Forces: Infinite Lottery System Fiction
Special Forces: Infinite Lottery System

Lin Mu traversed into the world of special forces and obtained a lottery system. Lottery: Obtained the perfect stealth skill. Lottery: Obtained the danger perception skill. Lottery: Obtained the hundred-percent accuracy skill. With the assistance of the system, Lin Mu gradually became an all-around soldier king.

134.10 Million words | 2020-08-05 19:06Update

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